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Polaris to buy Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM) from Chrysler

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will acquire low-speed electric vehicle manufacturer Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM), a wholly-owned Fargo, N.D.-based The six GEM passenger and utility models are legal on most streets with posted speeds of 35 mph or less. Click to enlarge. Polaris Industries Inc. based subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC.

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Chrysler launches the 2011 GEM line

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Chrysler Group Global Electric Motorcars LLC (GEM), a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler Group LLC, recently launched the 2011 GEM vehicle line of low-speed battery-electric vehicles. More than 45,000 GEM vehicles are on the road worldwide. Utility tie downs that allow cargo to easily be secured in any of the GEM utility vehicles.

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Mercedes-Benz DRIVE PILOT gains first U.S. approval for Level 3 system

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It can operate at speeds up to 40 MPH. These activities are legally permissible depending on laws that apply where DRIVE PILOT is being used. Foremost, in a crash with another vehicle, while DRIVE PILOT is engaged, Mercedes accepts legal liability for the accident.

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Ener1 enters supply and distribution agreement with Lightning Motorcycles

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According to a 2010 report published by Pike Research, the global market for electric two-wheeled vehicles, including e-bikes, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles, will grow at a compound annual rate of nine percent through 2016. Earlier post.).

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Daimler-BYD JV unveils battery-electric DENZA at Auto China; 47.5 kWh pack; focus on safety

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DENZA is powered by an 86 kW (peak) motor that provides a maximum speed of up to 150 km/h (93 mph) and peak torque of 290 N·m. By also considering real life accident data, DENZA has gone further than these legal requirements. Earlier post.). Phase 2 market cities will include Guangzhou, Hangzhou, and Tianjin. Earlier post.)

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EDAG Showcases Latest Version of Light Car Concept EV at Geneva; Emphasis on Space Frame

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Global engineering services provider EDAG showcased its latest technical advances in the development of its concept car, the “Light Car - Open Source”, at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. We achieve the integration of various technologies in a fully functioning vehicle concept that satisfies all legal and customer-specific requirements.

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First Drive: 2016 Hyundai Sonata PHEV and HEV

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EV mode, or all-electric battery charge depleting mode, can handle speeds up to approximately 75 mph (121 km/h). The Sonata PHEV is perfectly capable of handling (legal) Interstate speeds on battery pack alone; however, such operation depletes the battery relatively quickly. Maximum EV speed (mph). Click to enlarge. Drive modes.

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